McAlister Institute - SRTC
McAlister Institute - South Teen Recovery Center in Chula Vista, CA, offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment and recovery services for adolescents. The center caters to teens, providing after-school programs, individual counseling, and group therapy tailored to their unique needs. This specialized focus supports teens in maintaining sobriety.
The mission of McAlister Institute is to enhance the quality of life in communities by healing individuals and families through the miracle of recovery. Founder Jeanne McAlister has been recognized with awards such as the Most Admired CEO from the San Diego Business Journal in 2015 and the Frank Goldsmith Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
- Accommodates teens' school schedules with after-school treatment and recovery activities.
- Offers a range of therapies, including intensive outpatient, outpatient, and regular outpatient treatment.
- Provides holistic therapies like yoga and meditation to support overall wellness.
- Includes aftercare planning to ensure a smooth transition back to regular life after treatment.
The South Teen Recovery Center specializes in treating adolescents struggling with alcohol and drug misuse or abuse. Teens benefit from individualized care and a supportive environment designed to meet their specific needs.
- 8 Conditions Treated
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 25 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. Psychoactive substances are those that affect brain function. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. The overuse of psychoactive substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence. It also affects the social life and relationships of the affected individual. Substance abuse is treatable.
The duration of treatment at McAlister Institute - SRTC in Chula Vista can require weeks or even months depending on the severity of the condition as there is a risk of relapse. Treatment options include medications, counseling sessions, various types of behavioral therapy, and group therapy in different combinations.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Addiction to prescription opioid painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, and illicit opioids such as heroin, leads to potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when discontinued. Opioid addiction treatment typically involves an inpatient stay at facilities like McAlister Institute - SRTC to make sure they get through withdrawal safely. Treatment also includes comprehensive mental health counseling.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
One of the first things an addict should do when entering treatment is to abstain from using illicit drugs completely. Depending on the length of time that the person has been using, the addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. Fortunately, detox doesn’t have to be done alone, and withdrawal symptoms can be managed medically in an inpatient or outpatient setting. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery.
Daily trips to the hospital that provides the treatment include intensive outpatient services (IOP). IOP in California is appropriate for patients in residential recovery facilities that have been diagnosed with addiction. Patients return to their everyday lives gradually, increasing the likeliness of success in treatment.
To assist with alcohol or opioid abuse, or a co-occurring condition, McAlister Institute - SRTC offers an outpatient treatment program. For their rehabilitation and other services, the California patient will go to the treatment center, yet return home every night. After most of the program is completed, the level of mandatory participation reduces.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Treatment is just a first step in sustaining sobriety. After rehabilitation, counseling for aftercare helps the person adapt to a life without drugs. A sober living facility in Chula Vista, job therapy, or educational assistance may be included in this service, managed by McAlister Institute - SRTC. This is when a preventive strategy for relapse starts to take shape.
McAlister Institute - SRTC‘s Therapies & Programs
In addiction recovery at McAlister Institute - SRTC, therapy plays a significant role. This helps patients get to the root of their addiction and discover how the problems that contributed to their use can be handled better. Therapy can be performed in a group and one on one settings. The patient interacts with the therapist in a one-on-one atmosphere during individual therapy. This encourages them to reflect on the underlying addiction problems and develop ways to avoid potential future abuse.
Addiction and alcoholism affect the entire family. For this reason, family therapy is vital to a person’s recovery from addiction. In contrast to couples counseling, family therapy at McAlister Institute - SRTC may include siblings, children, parents, and other significant people in the recovering person’s life. Family support is one of the most important pillars of recovery.
Many people turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of processing trauma that has affected them in the past. Trauma can include abuse, neglect, the loss of a loved one and other unpleasant incidents. Trauma therapy at McAlister Institute - SRTC helps patients process trauma. It gives them the tools to deal with it in a healthier manner.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the relationship between a patient’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. McAlister Institute - SRTC aims to establish a healthy response to thoughts and feelings as an alternative to turning to drugs and alcohol. It also promotes healthy communication between addicts and those around them. It is and effective therapy for people suffering with all types of addictions.
Life skills pertain to the skill sets a person should possess to become successful in life. Examples are time management, budgeting, and social abilities. Life skills therapy highlights the fact that addiction recovery is more than just a person’s ability to go through their day-to-day without resorting to substance use in Chula Vista, CA once they leave the facility.
The recovery technique used by Alcoholics Anonymous is the 12 step program, but it can relate to any form of addiction. The 12 steps that addicts must take on the road to recovery are explained. Measures include acknowledging that you have a problem and agreeing to turn around your life. The curriculum, instructed by McAlister Institute - SRTC, also requires a belief in a greater power and making amends to others.
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Location & Contact
629 3rd Avenue Suite C
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone Number
(619) 691-1045
Additional Locations
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Location
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629 3rd Avenue Suite C Ste C
Chula Vista, CA 91910 -
(619) 691-1045
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Ownership
McAlister Institute
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 24, 2024
Chula Vista, California Addiction and Treatment
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
Chula Vista, a scenic city nestled between San Diego Bay and coastal mountains, offers residents a mild climate perfect for year-round outdoor activities and cultural events. The city boasts family-friendly attractions like the Chula Vista Nature Center and Sesame Place San Diego theme park. However, San Diego County has seen a 94% increase in opioid overdose deaths and a 131% rise in fentanyl-related fatalities from Q1 2020 to Q1 2021, highlighting the need for effective drug rehab treatment in the area.
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